What process would be used to diminish the sensation in a localized area of the body without the loss of consciousness?
A)Relaxation
B)Sedation
C)Local anesthesia
D)General anesthesia

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Local anesthesia would be used to diminish the sensation in a localized area of the body without the loss of consciousness. Such anesthesia is used to perform procedures when the patient does not need to be unconscious. Examples of local anaesthetic agents include local inject able anesthetics, nerve blocks and epidurals.

What Process Would Be Used to Diminish the Sensation in a Localized